APT29, also known as Cozy Bear, is a highly skilled Russian hacker group with government ties.

They have successfully infiltrated US and European political groups, government entities, and key industries.

Their cyber-attacks include breaches of the Pentagon, the Democratic National Committee, and EU country ministries.

APT29 employs advanced techniques to penetrate and persist in networks, often evading detection.

Their objectives include collecting intelligence that is of strategic value to Russia.

Organizations are advised to enhance security with measures like multi-factor authentication, system patching, and employee training.